Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski declined to comment when reached by phone Tuesday, but said he would address the situation prior to Detroit's series opener against the New York Mets tonight, Tigers beat writer Steve Kornacki reports.

Oliver, a 2009 second-round draft pick, is considered one of the Tigers' brightest prospects. The 6-foot-4, left-handed prospect has a 3.61 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 77 innings pitched for the SeaWolves this season.